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CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns is CPSC recall #02132, announced on April 2, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Lanterns purchased after September 1, 2001 are not covered by this recall. The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern. The lantern recall was originally announced on August 28, 2001 The remedy is consumers with ozark trail or wenzel lanterns should stop using them immediately and detach the lantern from the propane cylinder. consumers should return only the lanterns to the store where purchased, for a refund.. Affected brand: Wenzel Co..
The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Lanterns purchased after September 1, 2001 are not covered by this recall. The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern. The lantern recall was originally announced on August 28, 2001
Affected products
"Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" propane-fueled camping lanterns
Recalled brands
Wenzel Co.
Remedy
Consumers with Ozark Trail or Wenzel lanterns should stop using them immediately and detach the lantern from the propane cylinder. Consumers should return only the lanterns to the store where purchased, for a refund.
Recall date
April 2, 2002
CPSC recall #02132 covers CPSC, Wenzel Reminds Consumers about Recall of Propane Camping Lanterns, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 2, 2002. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled lanterns are green and silver with brass fittings, have a glass globe, and stand about 9 inches high (without the propane cylinder attached). The lanterns, when attached to the propane cylinder, sit on a green plastic base on which the model names "Ozark Trail" or "Wenzel" appear. The Ozark Trail model has a double cloth mantle for lighting and the Wenzel model has either a double or single cloth mantle. The models involved are Ozark Trail 824927 and 824928, and Wenzel 824208, 824226, 824227 and 824401, which appear on the box in which the lantern came. Lanterns purchased after September 1, 2001 are not covered by this recall. The propane cylinder, which is not affected by the recall and is not distributed by Wenzel, is sold separately from the lantern. The lantern recall was originally announced on August 28, 2001
The CPSC remedy for recall #02132 is consumers with ozark trail or wenzel lanterns should stop using them immediately and detach the lantern from the propane cylinder. consumers should return only the lanterns to the store where purchased, for a refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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